The discus throw event has been included in every modern Olympics since its inaugural 1896 edition held in Athens (where Robert Garrett representing the United States won the gold medal), and can ...

It can appear to the naked eye as a blur; a frenzied whirlwind of arms and legs, but for Ancient Greece it epitomized ... s famous sculpture of a discus thrower from around 450 BC.

The Discobolus or “discus thrower” is one of the most iconic athletic artworks from ancient Greece. Originally sculpted around the 5th century B.C., the bronze statue was made famous by later ...

But in the 20th Century, the afterlife of ancient Greek art took a darker turn ... this is known as the Discobolus (or “discus-thrower”). Its surface glistening with oil, as though ready ...

Think of the iconic ancient Greek statue of the discus thrower, which has captured people’s interest for centuries. Athletes competing in the pentathlon would throw a bronze discus weighing 9lb ...

“The Body Beautiful in Ancient Greece,” which opened at the Portland Art Museum earlier this month, showcases 130 objects from the holdings of the British Museum that depict the human figure. “Over ...

PARIS, France — Discus throw is one of the premier track and field events held every four years at the Summer Olympics. In the discus throw, athletes hurl a metal disc-shaped object as far as ...

Phayllos probably would have bested American Robert Garrett’s 95.6-foot throw if he had used modern tools and techniques. Ancient hurlers likely used a heavier discus and took only a three ...

But in the 20th Century, the afterlife of ancient Greek art took a darker turn ... this is known as the Discobolus (or “discus-thrower”). Its surface glistening with oil, as though ready ...